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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T284 BWLMOT history

T284 BWL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 180,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
180,690 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T284 BWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T284 BWL was last recorded at 180,690 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 5,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Aug 2007: 109,900 miles, lower than 117,340 miles on 8 Aug 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
175,571 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,119 miles
Average per year
3,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,690 miles
  • 2024 – 175,571 miles
  • 2020 – 173,627 miles
  • 2019 – 164,775 miles
  • 2017 – 162,856 miles
  • 2016 – 158,019 miles
  • 2015 – 152,524 miles
  • 2014 – 147,276 miles
  • 2013 – 141,471 miles
  • 2012 – 129,999 miles
  • 2011 – 123,366 miles
  • 2010 – 118,449 miles
  • 2007 – 109,900 miles
  • 2006 – 117,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,690 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside&Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test All*
  • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,690 miles (+5,119)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    180,690 miles
    Test number
    510260712082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside&Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test All*
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed

  2. Pass175,571 miles (+1,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    175,571 miles
    Test number
    814470304823
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has reserve travel

  3. Pass173,627 miles (+8,852)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    173,627 miles
    Test number
    530534156415
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass164,775 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    164,775 miles
    Test number
    746118809350
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill panel near jacking point corroded, not prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test

  5. Fail164,775 miles (+1,919)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,775 miles
    Test number
    713416908900
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill panel near jacking point corroded, not prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test

  6. Pass162,856 miles (+4,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    162,856 miles
    Test number
    396504807071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  7. Pass158,019 miles (+5,495)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    158,019 miles
    Test number
    790934179993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,524 miles (+5,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    152,524 miles
    Test number
    949385445773
    • AdvisoryAir bag flickered but stayed out for test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass147,276 miles (+5,805)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    147,276 miles
    Test number
    577311324355
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteProb bush slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass141,471 miles (+11,472)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    141,471 miles
    Test number
    426930213455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,999 miles (+85)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    129,999 miles
    Test number
    285238872294
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail129,914 miles (+6,548)2 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,914 miles
    Test number
    706211872251
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass123,366 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    123,366 miles
    Test number
    579819971286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail123,358 miles4 dangerous6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,358 miles
    Test number
    395333161426
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll four brake discs slightly worn,scored and pitted

  15. Fail123,358 miles (+4,909)3 dangerous6 failures1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,358 miles
    Test number
    507615951276
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll four brake discs slightly worn,scored and pitted

  16. Pass118,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    118,449 miles
    Test number
    103328230286
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail118,449 miles (+8,549)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,449 miles
    Test number
    873126730214
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass109,900 miles (-7,440)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    109,900 miles
    Test number
    342538027291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    117,340 miles
    Test number
    862230926237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T284 BWL

Does T284 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T284 BWL expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T284 BWL?
The MOT on T284 BWL expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T284 BWL done?
T284 BWL was recorded at 180,690 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 3,309 miles a year.
Has T284 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T284 BWL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T284 BWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T284 BWL find?
T284 BWL passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front coil spring corroded nearside&offside; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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